What are wingles
i have been told by my riding instructor that my horse has wingles. what are they? are they dangerous? what can i do?
thanks so much.
Answers:Your instructor may mean windgalls. Windgalls are caused by a build-up of fluid in the joint of the hock area. A lot of horses have windgalls and they don't always cause a problem. You really need to find out the cause of the windgall, they are usually as a result of damage to the joint or can be due to irritation within the joint, they can also be caused by concussion or very hard work. They can be there all of the time or they can swell up more after exercise. You can drain the fluid but if you don't find out the cause it's possible that the fluid could just come back. And sometimes draining them can make them worse.
There are also 'tendon' windgalls.
If the horse is lame then it's a good idea to get the vet to have a look, otherwise it is considered a blemish, not an unsoundness..
Good luck! :^)
Yes, I believe your instructor meant windgalls. Horselady answered that perfectly for you. ;-) All the best.
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